“I first peeked into the world of luthiery when I was a boy, intrigued by the intangible sound coming from a flute or a toy guitar.  I would sometimes make a minor repair on such instruments or try to draw sound by making the mouthpiece from a piece of bamboo cane”. Years later, Donato Bianchi’s first major project—a classical guitar built entirely from native woods—led to a commission for a custom 8-string guitar, launching his career as a professional luthier.

Based in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, Donato’s instruments incorporate locally sourced woods like guayubira, cypress, acacia, olive wood, paraíso, and petiribí. He is also known to repurpose wood from storm-felled trees and old, out-of-use, wrecked pianos. This sustainable approach has yielded exceptional results, opening new frontiers in guitar craftsmanship while preserving precious tropical forests.

“Each instrument I create represents a blend of traditional techniques and innovative material choices, challenging conventional wisdom while maintaining the highest standards of acoustic excellence.”